Description
A scrumptious sticky chicken, but well worth the mess.
Ingredients
- Frying Chicken
- Buttermilk
- All-purpose Flour
- Salt & Pepper
- Vegetable Shortening
- Butter
- Honey
- Pecans
Instructions
- Wash and drain chicken
- Soak in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes
- Heat shortening or oil to 375 degrees in an electric or cast iron skillet
- Place seasoned flour in a paper bag
- Shake off excess buttermilk from chicken and drop into bag of flour, two or three pieces at a time, and shake to coat
- Place coated chicken pieces in hot oil and reduce the heat to 325 degrees
- Cook chicken for 10 minutes on one side, flip chicken over, and cook another 10 minutes on second side
- Drain cooked chicken on paper towels
- For the glaze, melt butter over low heat
- Whisk in honey until blended
- Bring to a simmer and add pecans
- Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Ladle over hot fried chicken